Brandon Carlo is a popular and successful American ice hockey defender who was recently drafted in the second round by the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League (NHL). In terms of his professional career, Brandon made his NHL debut in October 2016, scoring his first goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets. On October 17, he scored his first goal four days later. His team also triumphed over the Winnipeg Jets. Let us get to know more about our Bruins’ Defender.
Early life
Brandon Carlo was born on 26th November 1996 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. His father’s name is Lenny Carlo and his mother’s name is Angie Carlo. His brother was a football player and Carlo decided to play ice hockey. He has two older brothers, Jeff Carlo and Deane Carlo, and one sister, Jessica Carlo. Jessica Carlo, Brandon Carlo’s older sister, was married to Levin Comly. Unfortunately, her husband was tragically killed in an accident. Brandon Carlo completed their high school education at Pine Creek High School with good grades. He then completed his bachelor’s degree at the University of Denver, a state university in the United States.
Brandon Carlo Career
Carlo decided to join the Thunderbirds, an elite amateur programme when he was 12 years old. As a result, the Carlo family’s trip from Colorado Springs to Denver became a near-daily occurrence. In fact, the family spent $20,000 or more per year just to keep their children in the game. When Brandon was 16, he knew exactly what he wanted and the path that would lead him there. Brandon is a defenseman for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League (NHL) as of 2019. In the 2015 NHL draught, he was chosen by the Boston Bruins as the 37th overall pick.
He has also represented the United States national team at the junior level, winning a bronze medal at the 2016 IIHF World Junior Championship. In addition, he made his NHL debut on October 13, 2016, against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the season opener. Furthermore, on October 17, 2016, he scored his first goal in a win over the Winnipeg Jets. Carlo has also been doing defensive duty for his team alongside team captain Zdeno Chára.
Social media
Brandon Carlo has a verified Instagram account with 56.4K followers and 466 followers. He mostly uploads pictures about his game and girlfriend. Brandon has 167 posts on Instagram currently and also has a Twitter account with 12.2 K followers with a total of 750 tweets.
Brandon Carlo Biography |
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| Real Name | Brandon Carlo |
| Birth Date | November 26, 1996 |
| Age (as of 2021) | 24 Years |
| Birth Place | Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Ice Hockey Player |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sun sign | Sagittarius |
Physical Statistics |
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| Height | in feet inches – 6’ 5” – in Centimeters – 196 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 84 kg – in Pounds – 185 lbs |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Body Type | Athletic |
Family |
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| Father | Leonard (Lenny) Carlo |
| Mother | Angie Carlo |
| Sister | One (Jessica Carlo) |
| Brother | Two (Jeff & Deane Carlo) |
Qualification/Education |
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| School | Pine Creek High School |
| College | University of Denver |
Relationship Status |
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| Marital Status | In Relation |
| Affair | Yes |
| Is he Gay? | No |
| Who is her Girlfriend? | Mayson Corbett |
Personal life
Brandon is in a romantic relationship with his girlfriend, Mayson Corbett, who he hasn’t married yet. The couple has been dating since their college days, but they haven’t revealed anything about their relationship history. Brandon has been posting photos of himself with his girlfriend Mayson on Instagram since 2015, and they are thought to be college sweethearts. The couple most likely went to the same college.
Brandon Carlo Net worth
When it comes to his property and assets as of 2021 Carlo has a net worth of more than $15 million dollars. He has also earned $1,742,500 in his career. According to his contract with the Boston Bruins, he is signed for three years for $2,775,000, with $2,775,000 guaranteed. He also earns an annual average salary of $925,000 from his current club. Similarly, in the 2016-2017 season, he received a base salary of $625,000 and a signing bonus of $92,500. In addition, he received a salary of $725,000 and a signing bonus of $92,500 in the 2017-2018 season.
Trivia
- Carlo was a member of Team USA’s silver medal-winning team at the 2013 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament when he was 16, and he competed for the United States U20 team at the 2015 World Junior Ice Hockey Championship when he was 18.
- On his right forearm, the NHL player has a tattoo. “Live by faith, not sight,” the tattoo reads.
- He also has another tattoo on his left forearm which included some Roman numbers.
- Brandon Carlo was injured in the upper body in March 2020. Brandon was injured when he caught Panthers forward Evgenii Dadonov’s right elbow square in the face.
- He was honored with Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament (silver medal) in 2013, IIHF World U20 Championship (gold medal) in 2015, CHL/NHL top prospects game in 2015, IIHF world U20 championship (bronze medal) in 2016, and Eddie shore award in 2020.
- He got a head injury while in a game and this was his second consecutive game when he would not be able to play due to injury.
